Strip-side glamour with serious Italian bottles
Las Vegas Strip · Las Vegas · Italian
Updated June 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · April 18, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Caramella’s wine list and gave it The Wild Card — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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You're sitting on an expansive terrace overlooking the Las Vegas Strip, surrounded by 1970s Italian glamour and cocktail lounge energy — and then the wine list lands and it's actually serious. California and Italy are the twin pillars here, and they're not messing around with either. This is a TAO Group property inside Planet Hollywood, so yes, it's built for spectacle, but the wine program has enough substance to earn its Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.
The 150-250 bottle list leans hard into the classics: Caymus Cab, Far Niente Chardonnay, Opus One, Stag's Leap, and on the Italian side, Antinori Tignanello, Gaja Barbaresco, Brunello di Montalcino, and a handful of Barolo selections that would feel at home in a proper wine bar. Super Tuscans get their own real estate on the list, which is a good sign — someone here understands Italian wine beyond Pinot Grigio. The California side skews toward the familiar and the bankable, which is fine in Vegas, but a little adventurous picking from smaller producers would push this list from good to great.
With 12-20 pours available, the by-the-glass program is generous enough to work a proper dinner without committing to a bottle. Expect the heavy hitters to anchor the list — think Caymus by the glass at a Vegas markup — but the range means you can mix and match through a meal without getting stuck. Rotation isn't confirmed as active, so don't count on weekly surprises.
Antinori Tignanello — $200
On a Vegas strip wine list, Tignanello in the $150-200 range is one of the few places the markup math works in your favor. It's a world-class Super Tuscan that justifies the spend, especially against a table of Tuscan-style meats.
Gaja Barbaresco
Most tables here are ordering Caymus on autopilot. Meanwhile, Gaja Barbaresco is sitting on the list — one of the great names in Italian wine, with the kind of complexity that actually earns the price tag. Skip the California crowd-pleaser and go here instead.
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
Caymus is a fine wine, but it's also the most marked-up bottle in America right now. On a Vegas Strip wine list, you're paying a premium on top of a premium for something you can find at Costco. The Italian side of this list offers far better value for the same money.
Brunello di Montalcino + Tuscan-style meats with decadent sides
Brunello's firm tannins and dried cherry depth were made for exactly this — slow-cooked Tuscan-style meats need a wine with enough structure to stand up to the richness without getting lost.
Thursday — Half-price wine night every Thursday — the best time to explore the Italian heavy hitters on this list without the full Strip markup.
The Bottom Line
Caramella is a better wine stop than its lounge-y Strip pedigree would suggest — the Italian selections alone make it worth a serious look. The Thursday half-price night is the real unlock; that's when this list goes from steep to genuinely exciting.
Caesars Palace · Las Vegas · French Fine Dining
This is where you come when wine matters as much as the food. The markup is Vegas-steep, but the cellar is world-class and the staff can navigate it. If you're celebrating big or chasing rare French bottles, this is the room.
Deep & Eclectic
Steep
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Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
· Las Vegas · Restaurant
Lamaii is the rare Las Vegas restaurant where the wine list reflects a genuine point of view — the grower Champagne program alone is worth the visit. Send a friend here and tell them to order a Spécial Club.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Las Vegas Strip · Las Vegas · Steakhouse
STK Las Vegas is a bottle-list business masquerading as a wine program — three by-the-glass pours, a roster of safe California hits, and Vegas markups that'll make your eyes water. Order the Whispering Angel at happy hour, grab a bottle of Belle Glos if you're feeling generous, and save the real wine exploration for somewhere that cares.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Las Vegas · Restaurant
Diner Ross is doing something genuinely weird and kind of wonderful — a Champagne-forward list inside a Vegas diner is a wild card move that mostly works. Just don't show up expecting range beyond bubbles, and go for the growers before you default to the celebrity bottles.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Las Vegas · Steakhouse
The Palm Las Vegas is an unlikely wine discovery — a six-bottle natural and old-world-leaning list tucked inside a steakhouse institution, priced like someone forgot they're on the Strip. Don't sleep on it.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Las Vegas Strip · Las Vegas · American, Italian
Alexxa's is a Strip restaurant doing Strip things — great location, recognizable bottles, pricing that reflects the real estate. If you're here for fountain views and a glass of Cakebread, you'll be genuinely happy; if you're hunting for value or adventure, look elsewhere.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Logan Square · Chicago · Italian
For a bottle night, start with Thursday's advertised half-price selection. Wednesday's posted four-course menu is $55 with an optional $30 wine pairing, before other charges. The restaurant discloses a 3.75% administrative fee on guest checks; confirm current terms when booking.
Back Bay · Boston · Italian
Keep a white-glass budget below $20 with the posted Bollini or CasalFarneto options. Want reserve Nebbiolo? Compare the $36 Barbaresco with the $46 Barolo after checking pour sizes. Menu-based guidance checked in September 2026; prices and availability can change.
Buckhead · Atlanta · Italian
Cucina Baci earns its place as a reliable neighborhood Italian — the kind of spot where the wine list won't blow your mind but it won't embarrass you either. If you're going for the pizza, the pasta, and the warm room energy, order something Italian and red and let the evening do the work. We'd want a full look at the list before calling it anything more than that.
Plays It Safe
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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